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Lemony Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

For a finger-licking finale to any holiday meal, I turn to this light and luscious sweet potato pie laced with just a hint of lemon. Funny how folks always seem able to find room for this delectable dessert!
- Peggy West
Georgetown, Delaware

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 50 min.YIELD:6-8 servings

Ingredients

2 cups mashed sweet potatoes

3 eggs

1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk

1/4 cup water

1/4 cup butter, melted

1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon lemon extract

1 cup sugar

1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)

Whipped cream

Directions

1.Press mashed sweet potatoes through a sieve or food mill. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, water, butter and extracts. Stir in the sugar and sweet potatoes. Pour into crust.

2. Bake at 375° for 50-60 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cover edges with foil during the last 20 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary. Cool on a wire rack. Serve pie with whipped cream Refrigerate leftovers.
Yield: 6-8 servings.